The 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) was the 17th edition of the tournament, held in India from March 22 to May 26, 2024
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The 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) was the 17th edition of the tournament, held in India from March 22 to May 26, 2024. The competition featured ten teams playing a total of 74 matches across 13 cities. The opening ceremony and inaugural match took place at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with the Chennai Super Kings facing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
In a thrilling final, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched their third IPL title by defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets. KKR's all-rounder Sunil Narine was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli led the scoring charts with 741 runs, while Harshal Patel of Punjab Kings topped the wicket-takers list with 24 wickets.
The tournament maintained its traditional format, comprising a group stage followed by playoffs. The playoffs were held from May 21 to May 26, with Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator hosted at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and Qualifier 2 and the final at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
In the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) final, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured their third championship by defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May 26, 2024. KKR's victory was marked by a dominant performance, with Mitchell Starc delivering a pivotal spell that dismantled SRH's batting lineup. Starc's early breakthrough, bowling out Abhishek Sharma in the first over, set the tone for SRH's collapse, leading to their total of 159 runs in 19.3 overs.
In response, KKR's batting was spearheaded by Venkatesh Iyer, who scored a rapid half-century, and Shreyas Iyer, contributing to a swift chase. KKR achieved the target in just 13.4 overs, setting a record for the fastest chase in an IPL final.Throughout the 2024 IPL season, several players delivered standout performances. Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru led the run charts with 741 runs, while Harshal Patel of Punjab Kings topped the wicket-takers list with 24 wickets.
The season also witnessed significant player movements. Notably, Australian players such as David Warner, Mitchell Starc, and Glenn Maxwell were released by their respective franchises ahead of the 2025 seasonConversely, young talent Jake Fraser-McGurk secured a substantial $1.6 million deal with the Delhi Capitals, highlighting the league's investment in emerging players.
